Diver

Job Description

Overview

***This position is physically located in the Marshall Islands in support of LOGCAP***

Diver performs work below the surface of water, is responsible for conducting underwater surveys and executing underwater recoveries. The incumbent is responsible for conducting scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on assigned equipment underwater and on the surface and work including but not limited to, underwater construction, maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

• Assists in the planning and execution of underwater surveys and mission recovery operations
• Performs scheduled, unscheduled or emergency maintenance and repairs on all equipment assigned to the Dive Locker
• Operates vessels assigned to the Dive Locker as required based on training
• Repairs and maintains all local buoys and moorings
• Performs work in port and at sea on board the assigned vessel or other vessels/duties assigned within the department
• Performs work using hand tools such as drills, torches and welding equipment typically required for water vessel repair
• Works safely in an underwater vessel and in confined spaces
• Completion of all job-specific, employee-related MER Diving paperwork including daily job reports, dive logs, AHA/JHAs, dive plans, and inspection results.
• Part of the Emergency Response team
• Works with other departments on marine issues and range mission requirements
• Removes launching cradles and sliding ways from keels of newly launched vessels, using power and hand tools, and places rigging around sunken objects and hooks rigging to crane lines.
• Takes decisive action to eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of a U.S. certified commercial diving or U.S. military diving school; Possess a Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one; Ability to pass a diving physical consistent with OSHA Commercial Diving Regulations (29 CFR 1910, Subpart T) or U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR 197, Subpart B);
  • Ability to spend extended periods of time offshore;
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Motor Vehicle Operator's License
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain valid Secret Clearance
  • DMT certificate strongly preferred
• Required Experience:
  • Five (5) years' previous commercial diving experience
• Preferred Experience:
  • Ten (10) years' previous commercial diving experience; 100 Ton Near Coastal U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and storage requirements to meet compatibility of products based on hazard class is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills are required.
  • Experience working with hyperbaric chamber operations
  • Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement is required.
  • Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy is required.
  • Advance ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written form is required.
  • High-level organizational and planning skills, so that workflow is managed and accurate is required.
• Working Conditions:
  • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, wet, tropical environment with average temperatures 85 degrees in the summer months). Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
  • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
  • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.